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laud

Laud (noun) means Glorification or praise.

noun
1
Glorification or praise.
2
Hymn of praise.
3
A prayer service following matins.
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Etymology

Inherited from Middle English lauden, from Old French lauder, from Latin laudō, laudāre, from laus (“praise, glory, fame, renown”), from echoic Proto-Indo-European root *leh₁wdʰ- (“song, sound”). Cognate with Old English lēoþ (“song, poem”), German Lied (“song”). Doublet of leed.

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What is the meaning of laud?

"laud" (noun) means glorification or praise.

What are the different meanings of laud?

"laud" has 3 main meanings: 1. Glorification or praise; 2. Hymn of praise; 3. A prayer service following matins.

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